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438 WINGS AND GRILL #1 LLC

2801 N HIAWASSEE RD, Orlando FL 32818 · 407-317-6441

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813904
Grade history
SEP 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -3 live roaches behind 3 compartment sink located directly in kitchen -1 live roaches in kitchen crawling along floor front cook line cooler to grill -1 live roach crawling into outlet box right side of reach in freezer in kitchen
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over french fries in reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 2 open milk gallons.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. supplied copy to operator to post immediately.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing-on one rice cooker.
Basic/14-11-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of produce in walk in cooler and plastic bottle drinks in hallway.
Basic/08B-47-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 3 door cooler
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on sides and back top of fryers.
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door, closer in disrepair.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
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Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets and inside of stand up reach in refrigerator at the end of cook line soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On top of reach in freezer door in dry storage.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Underneath hand sink at entrance of kitchen and in front of 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed phon and purse off bulk food containers in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Chicken not at least 6 inch off the floor in walk in cooler on wood crate.
Basic/08B-47-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exit door of kitchen self closing device broken.
Basic/35B-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed towels from prep table.
Basic/21-12-4
Oct 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Fanny M.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -Fanny M
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -majority of ceiling tiles throughout kitchen amd storage area not designed smooth or easily cleanable
Basic/36-37-5/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles soiled with accusation of grease
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles broken at kitchen entry and floor mixer
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. -walls at rear door peaking paint and damaged drywall
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -stand up white fridge, Freezer interior
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. -watched employee dump soiled mop bucket directly onto ground with wildlife present
High priority/28-14-5
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -approximately 20 mites in flour, operator discarded
High priority/35A-09-4
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw shrimp with raw chicken, chicken not in original package in glass front reach in freezer
High priority/08A-17-6
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -3 live roaches behind 3 compartment sink located directly in kitchen -1 live roaches in kitchen crawling along floor front cook line cooler to grill -1 live roach crawling into outlet box right side of reach in freezer in kitchen
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Fanny M.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -Fanny M
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash next to glass front reach in freezer
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in sugar bin under rice table
Basic/14-01-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -fridge and freezer unit next to flip top
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -majority of ceiling tiles throughout kitchen amd storage area not designed smooth or easily cleanable
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles soiled with accusation of grease
Basic/36-34-5
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach next to rear chest freezer in prep area
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -Rack above hand wash sink next to glass front reach in freezer
Basic/14-71-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag stored on rack above single service items -employee bag stored on chest freezer door -phone on top of cook line cooler
Basic/40-06-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles broken at kitchen entry and floor mixer
Basic/36-17-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. -walls at rear door peaking paint and damaged drywall
Basic/36-24-5
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -hand wash sink next to glass front reach in freezer
Basic/33-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -floor fan accumulation of grease amd food debris -left side of fridge and freezer unit next to flip top -cook line reach in cooler seals soiled -hood system switch and switch cover accumulation of grease amd food -exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -stand up white fridge, Freezer interior
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of sugar on rice table not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over sauces in prep cooler -Raw beef over unwashed produce. In walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mixer
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink had food debris
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour and sugar. Immediately removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In only bathroom
Basic/32-12-6
Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on a sticky trap behind chest freezer. Operator immediately discarded
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in same container of mozzarella cheese in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in chest freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of white fridge/freezer combo
Basic/22-16-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bucket of chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator immediately moved to cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Freezer in hallway on way to bathroom needs to be secured/locked from customers
Basic/08B-63-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat veggies and sauce In walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large mixer in front of sink. On cook line.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Staff added soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex
Basic/32-04-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar. Manager removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers
Basic/23-24-4
Light not functioning. Hood.
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of reach in coolers under prep tables.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Walk-in cooler: refried beans, chicken, pork, corn, and plantains.
Basic/08B-12-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large ingredient bins of sugar and flour
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried (110F - Hot Holding) held on stove less than 4 hours.
High priority/03B-01-6/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pitcher in pot of beans in walk-in cooler. Staff removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager moved mixer, cleaned out hand sink and gloved hands to prepare food. Educated operator.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. red beans (60F - Cooling) from yesterday
High priority/01B-02-5/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (129F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours
High priority/03B-01-6/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. red beans (60F - Cooling). Manager states it was cooked yesterday and placed to cool in walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mixer in front of sink. Sink with bags inside. Manager move all items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.reach in cooler
Basic/23-24-4/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. Hood
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep tables rusted.
Basic/14-47-4/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. To go containers on shelf over make table.
Basic/25-17-4/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager moved mixer, cleaned out hand sink and gloved hands to prepare food. Educated operator.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. red beans (60F - Cooling) from yesterday
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (129F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours
High priority/03B-01-6
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. red beans (60F - Cooling). Manager states it was cooked yesterday and placed to cool in walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mixer in front of sink. Sink with bags inside. Manager move all items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.reach in cooler
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-73-4
Light not functioning. Hood
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep tables rusted.
Basic/14-47-4
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. To go containers on shelf over make table.
Basic/25-17-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.